Chapter 21: The Dance Performance

Lin He was at the wheel, while Victoria had made the rare choice to forgo her usual flats, stepping out instead in cutout gold sandals elevated by sleek, slender heels.

His driving style reflected his personality: measured, unhurried, and smooth the entire way. Up

Chapter 22: The Late-Night Dinner

Though the hour was late, the famous Italian restaurant was still bustling. At a neighboring table, a party of three was dining in formal style, surrounded by a scatter of silver and porcelain plates, alongside a pristine, intricate floral-shaped cake.

She was qui

Chapter 23: The Friday Flight and Weekend Morning

Taking the Friday evening flight out, the moment he stepped into the arrival hall, he spotted her. She was sitting quietly on a silver waiting bench, head bowed as she studied a folder with absolute concentration.

On a June evening, she was dressed